For more than a decade, May 25th, the birthday of tap legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, has been celebrated as National Tap Day.
Since President Bush signed the commemorative bill in 1989 , tap dancers around the world have gathered each May to pay tribute to a uniquely American art form. (See the legislation here: http://www.tapdance.org/tap/tapday.htm#T...
In the USA
It's not too late to get involved. If you don't see your city below, check on the Internet or call some studios in your area. Still nothing? Plan something yourself-host a mini film festival, get people together for a tap jam, or finally sign up for that summer workshop.
Also check out: Tips for Tap Dance Day at http://www.tapdance.org/tap/tddtips.htm#...
and links to sites about Bojangles here: http://www.suite101.com/linkcategory.cfm...
In the USA
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California
- Long Beach, May 20
Rhapsody in Taps hosts master classes and informal showings at Center Stage Dance Academy. Teachers include Leonard Reed, Linda Sohl-Donnell, Fred Strickler, Miriam Nelson, Bob Carroll, and Pauline Hagino.
Info: (310) 858-1676.- San Francisco, May 25
Rosie Radiator's Tap Jam at The Cannery on Fisherman's Wharf. 2-5PM.
Info: http://www.thecannery.com/event/annual.h... or (415) 621-8277- Huntington Beach, May 28
Tapping For Change! Includes children's tap classes (12:00-2:00 at the Orange County Dance Center in Huntington Beach), an Open Mic Jam (3:30-5:30 at the Amphitheater at Marina High School in Huntington Beach), and a performance by the Sound Effects Tap Company (6:00-7:30, at the Amphitheater). Dedicated to Sierra Light Foundation. Free, but donations are requested. Money goes to keeping community's play areas safe.
Info: Christy Hernandez: (714) 969-1428- Laguna Niguel, May 26
A celebration of National Tap Dance Day at the Mission Viejo Dance and Performing Arts Center. Tap Show at 3 p.m. ending with a Tap Jam. Everyone is welcome and the admission is FREE!
Info: 949-367-0099. - San Francisco, May 25
- Colorado
- Broomfield, May 25
Colorado Tap Jamboree 2001. Ongoing performances closing with a tap jam 10am - 8pm at the Flatirons Crossing Mall Watch for announcements. Info: http://homestead.juno.com/ront4/announce... or (303) 443-7989
- Kansas
- Kansas City, May 25
Tap Jam hosted by Billie Mahoney in the lobby of the Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. With live music! 5:30-7:30 All-Star Show w/ Panel Discussion featuring Fayard Nicholas, Prince Spencer, Cholly Atkins, Martin Tre Dumas, Norma Miller, and the McFadden Brothers. In the Gem Theatre, 8 PM. Free.
Info: Billie Mahoney (816) 333-7935- Kansas City, May 26
Master Classes taught by Fayard Nicholas (B.S. Chorus) 1-2PM, Cholly Atkins (Vocal Choreography) 10:30-11:30AM, and Martin Tre Dumas (Funk) 9-10:15AM and 11:40-12:50 (Intermediate Advanced). $20 for 4 classes. Observers $5.
- Kansas City, May 26
